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This film was not easy to make. How do you represent the sufferings of people at war? How do you create momentum when a war in Ukraine doesn't make sense? I decided to leave the film I made on my iPhone for a long time until the time was right—the time is right now. Seven print-operators dead. Everything destroyed. A Heidelberg 10-color machine and its operators blasted with glass from an incoming missile. Aggression like the ones we see on TV, in the news, and on the Internet; most people in Ukraine are sick and tired of the films and the pictures. Casualties in the hundreds of thousands. Casualties that haven't done anything besides being people living in a power momentum mostly led by evil men. Politicians, priests, and influencers cause wars, but rarely the people - and here, just a few days before the inauguration of Donald Trump in the US, the time has never been more divided, and he and his allies thrive. The fear, the uncertainty, the upbuilding of us and them has never been worse, and all driven by populations that have more information available than ever - and yet, media are not trusted, governments aren't trusted, judges are not trusted - and some people believe more in the radical podcast host than in data, statistics, processes, and even science. The world has become a pick-and-choose buffet where you pick the truth that fits your agenda. Trump claims that the war in Ukraine doesn't belong to Americans. You can argue that distance makes a European matter, but that's not the reason. The real reason is that democracies and the so-called free world are global and that the few countries still have democracies should stand up and protect - despite the distance, and not related to any simple man who believes everything is a bargain. This is my journey to Ukraine - a war Russia can not be allowed to win. Production supported by Heidelberg & Cloudprinter.com Heidelberg also supplied all spare parts to Faktor-Druk for free.

Every day is a new day in the life of CEO Charles Jarrold. BPIF was established in 1901 and has since focused on supporting its members consisting of Print Service Providers in the UK. The job is, according to Jarrold, to support the members with services that are beyond the work of the company itself. That goes from labor, legislation, future, events, environment, health and safety, and more. 55 employees enable BPIF to serve the UK industry and align activities with Intergraf - which BPIF is a member of. In the chat between Charles Jarrold and Editor Morten B. Reitoft, topics of all kinds are discussed, and an open and fruitful conversation. Enjoy!

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Tyler Ingram discusses the evolution of inkjet technology—including its increased speed and quality—and the digital press manufacturer's latest developments.

Driving from Chicago to Green Bay, Wisconsin, is only a 2-3 hour drive. As we pass through the landscape with many city names named after European cities, we are, of course, reminded of the historical ties between North America and Europe. In a hotel in Green Bay, Ziga Kovac and Morten B. Reitoft meet with Sean Springett and Christy Atkinson from Contiweb North America. Contiweb has been in operation for a considerable time. You can see their solutions being used by many printing companies. Still, this time we are invited to Seaway Printing, to see the first solution, where two identical auto splicers are used in front of a 8-color XL106 Heidelberg press with a Cutstar web-feeder - and the same splicer is also used in front of an HP T-series 250 - and both have given Seaway Printing unpresidential productivity gains - and of course, we had to see the splicers at work - now shared with you. Kevin & Ian Heslin (father and son) proudly speak about their company, and how they firmly believe in the future of print - very encouraging, to be honest! You will be surprised by HOW much increased productivity you can gain by investing in auto splicers - but see and listen for yourself.  

In this session, the founders of THE CRM Agency will explain how they designed and digitally printed, highly personalised SuperHero comics - for their client HackerOne - that included the recipient by name in the evolving story. Ultimately revealing the recipient’s illustrated, digitally printed face in the final frame, and showing them saving the day and becoming their company's hero. This hugely successful lead generation campaign ran in English and French and generated pan-EMEA new business for HackerOne.

Printers today have access to enormous amounts of production data. The challenge is knowing what to do with it. At Loupe Americas in Chicago, Wayne Beckett catches up with Kieran Palmer from HP Professional Services to talk about PrintOS, workflow integration, automation, APIs — and HP Nio. HP PrintOS can collect information directly from the press about jobs, productivity, waste, OEE, and overall equipment performance. But Kieran's team works beyond the HP ecosystem as well, connecting PrintOS with MIS, web-to-print, reporting platforms, and other third-party systems already being used by customers. Because data becomes much more valuable when it moves. Through PrintOS and Print Beat APIs, production information can be fed directly into MIS and reporting environments, giving companies a broader understanding of what is happening across production. Then comes Nio. Rather than requiring an operator or production manager to search through dashboards and reports, Nio introduces a more conversational way of working with production information. Ask how productive the press has been today. Ask how well it is performing. Ask where improvements could potentially be made. The objective is to make the data easier to understand and easier to act upon. And that is important because many print companies aren't short of information — they are short of time and people who know how to turn that information into meaningful action. That is also where HP Professional Services comes into the picture. Kieran and his team help customers understand what is possible, connect the systems, and turn individual technologies into an actual production workflow. Automation is becoming increasingly important as labor costs rise, skilled people become harder to find, and businesses look for ways to reduce operating costs. But for Kieran, automation isn't necessarily about removing people. It is about removing repetitive work, improving the jobs people already perform, and allowing those employees to contribute where they create more value. In this INKISH film, Wayne talks with Kieran Palmer about HP PrintOS, Nio, Site Flow, APIs, MIS integration, OEE, automation, and why the value of production data isn't really in collecting it. It's in turning it into better decisions.

This was a very cool interview, person, and company - all three in one! At the Scodix booth, we got the chance to meet with President & CRO David Baird. His company has for years produced 'Save the Date' magnets - and we talk in the 100,000s per month. David Baird is an entrepreneur, so what's more natural than developing the concept - and voila - here you see the result of a lot of work involving vendors, paper merchants, and of course, the workflow enabling customers to order these very special sets of cards online.

This is a really interesting, yet very difficult to understand, interview with Tri Tuladhar from Trijet. Many of the PSPs I talk to, often ask why the inkjet vendors don't allow to use of third-party inks, similar to how they buy offset inks. Is it only a money machine, or are there any other good reasons? There are! Tri Tuladhar is an ink specialist who tells us in this interview that each color and even each ink manufacturer has their own unique 'fingerprints.' These fingerprints are important for the vendors to know as the exact properties of an ink relates to how fast the machine can print, and when Tri Tuladhar shows how the same ink act under different conditions it makes a lot of sense. Dive in and enjoy!

This video features Trevor Schroeder discussing how HP approaches print as a set of distinct segments, shaped by long experience in areas such as photo printing, publishing, direct mail, and commercial print, and more recently by rapid growth in packaging. He reflects on the industry’s shift from analog to digital and how similar transformations are now playing out across all segments, with inkjet packaging standing out because of its speed, quality, and ability to handle very high volumes. Labels and packaging are described as a significant growth opportunity within HP’s portfolio, combining inkjet and liquid electrophotography technologies. The conversation explains how packaging differs from other print segments due to supply chain complexity, large repeat volumes, and increasingly unreliable forecasts. Digital printing, supported by more interconnected software and ERP systems, enables faster responses to changing demand. Schroeder also addresses material and substrate challenges, including long or unpredictable lead times and strong demand driven by the shift from plastic to paper, particularly in Europe. These trends require manufacturers to reassess strategies, understand their customers’ needs, and invest in the right equipment. The video also touches on material science collaboration across the value chain, ongoing consolidation in the packaging industry, and the importance of manufacturing efficiency beyond the press itself. Digital production is presented as a way to optimize entire plant workflows, free up constrained capacity, and unlock growth within existing assets. The discussion concludes with insights into HP PageWide Industrial’s focus on high-throughput, integrated systems and platform-based investments designed to adapt to evolving packaging and corrugated market demands.

2020 was supposed to be a drupa year. Although the event did not take place, many vendors announced new inkjet presses that were targeted for the biggest print show on earth. In this session the inkjet press experts from Inkjet Insight will discuss each of the 2020 launches and announcements in commercial, label and packaging print, compare products and market approaches and talk about the recent trends in inkjet press launches, as well as the recent push for hybrid and bespoke solutions. Attendees can also receive our latest research “Production Inkjet Market Survey on Ink Estimating Solutions.” Inkjet Insight is the most trusted source for evaluating, optimizing and growing business using inkjet. Say up-to-date by visiting InkjetInsight.com

Companies in the printing industry are currently being confronted with different trends in the market, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Some examples are: shorter delivery times, need to offer a wider range of products, more jobs/shorter runs, consolidation. Explore the requirements of a post-COVID printing operation and gain valuable insights into the latest inkjet innovations that are redefining the way companies are manufacturing print.

A long time ago, I interviewed former HP Indigo GM Alon Bar-Shany, and one of the things he said, was "we never invented the Indigo to print balloons, but it does." It reminds me of the visit with CEO Patrick Donner from Traffic Print Online Solutions. He has invested in Xerox, HP, Scodix, and a fantastic range of other technologies, so a printing company like so many others, you could argue, but Traffic is not like all others. Every time others say no thanks, Patrick Donner and his team find solutions - and it looks great, and show the diversity the equipment can be used for - great company, great products, to us an inspiration. What do you think? LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-donner-55384b2a/

Being a trade printer serving thousands of customers requires excellent flexibility. At the BOBST Open House event in Alpharetta, Will Prettyman from WISE explains what they are looking for before investing in new technology. When Will Prettyman says 'capabilities,' it shows how crucial fast setup time, automated setup processes, and the high quality of a hybrid press is - and well, it's always great talking to experienced people!

IGAS is the no. 1 print show in Japan and used to be a more international exhibition. Today the show is still huge, but its influence is more regional, with a strong focus on Japan. In this 'walkthrough,' Yasuo Taketsugu from Horizon International gives editor Morten B. Reitoft a guided tour through the biggest of all booths at IGAS. Enjoy!

Large format output InkJet devices as the technologies of choice are on everyone's radar in the graphics and printing industry. INKISH set out to investigate these pandemic period whisperings and promises that were in full display at the FESPA2021 Global Expo in beautiful Amsterdam. Walking in through the RAI entrance you could not miss one of the biggest booths in show. This is a comprehensive interview with a keen and knowledgeable Koen Steers, Head of Sales, Europe for AGFA’s Sign & Display segment. The excellent atmosphere in and around the Agfa booth and the rest of Expo show is proof that the interviewee, the many visitors and of course INKISH were eager to mingle, explore, have a good time and talk about everything new. Enjoy! LinkedIn Profile:

The very idea about showcasing print on a film may sound crazy, but when you watch Print Sample TV with Pat McGrew, you really get an idea what the print sample is all about. In this 21st episode, Pat McGrew has got her hands on some samples from DUPLO. Most printers may only know as a company making binding equipment, but recently they introduced a LED-UV spot coater. The print samples shown here are not just great, but also explains how they are made. Great inspiration and as usual, Pat McGrew is an amazing host. Watch, like, and remember to share!

Pat McGrew shares the amazing work of Sappi, which shows the power of touch in print. What do the different print and embellishment types do to remember something? Sappi claims that 50% touching a premium package twice makes shoppers 50% more likely to purchase

Torben Pedersen wasn't born into the printing industry, but sometimes one thing leads to the next, and suddenly, he is selling car wraps and other auto decorations. In this interview, we discuss the added value of reselling a fully wrapped vehicle, how business owners see cars as an advertising opportunity, and more. Enjoy!

Sometimes we forget that INKISH is a prolific publisher with a keen eye for design and readability. In this episode, we look at some of the INKISH MAGS and how they fit into the INKISH mindset. Take these ideas and use them!

In this 'Learn with us' session, Toon Van Rossum from Enfocus gives you an insight on how to see your future automation. This presentation is not about products, but about the process that can lead to any software investment, you are looking into.

Hurricane Katrina influenced thousands of lives in 2005, and Knight Abbey in Biloxi changed everything overnight and became instrumental in developing the new Knight Abbey. In this film, we speak with President Tonya Spiers about how Katrine changed everything for her, her family, and employees and how the company developed into a printing powerhouse focusing on an exceptional niche of customers. Canon sold a Pro Stream to Knight Abbey, and part of that sale introduced Ultimate Tech to Knight Abbey - and Tonya Spiers explains how Ultimate Tech more than delivered. It's a super exciting story, and if you think you recognize Tonya Spiers - yes - she is very involved in Canon think, local PIAs, and more. But start here - great story!

Sr. Director, Marketing Tonya Powers can add Road Warrior to her title as she has been on the road since before drupa till now, PRINTING United. In between drupa and PRINTING United, thINK celebrated its 10th anniversary - and it is amazing to see how much Canon has developed over the years. As Tonya Powers explains, from transactional print to full-color 1200 DPI commercial applications - fantastic, but listen and learn for yourself!

What started as an article on tonernews.com strongly urging their readers to raise their voices against lifting the ban on Ninestar - ended up with a long yet lovely conversation between Herve Milner from tonernews and Editor Morten B. Reitoft about global politics, free trade, democracy, and well - interesting we think. If you have time, listen to the conversation, and feel free to comment :-)